In a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer whip heavy cream until very stiff peaks form.

In a separate mixing bowl using a spatula, stir together ricotta, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

Fold whipped cream into ricotta mixture then fold in chocolate chips and pistachios of using.

Serve topped with remaining chocolate chips and optional pistachios , dusted lightly with powdered sugar if desired.

Serve with homemade cannoli chips**, crackers such as graham crackers, waffle crisps or Anna's orange crackers, or fried flour tortilla chips or wonton chips.